20s South Korean man sentenced to 14 months for killing 76 cats in animal cruelty case, reflecting societal concern for animal welfare.

A South Korean man in his 20s has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's most gruesome cases of animal cruelty. The man, who caught stray cats and adopted others from online sites, killed them using various methods, including strangulation, scissors, and running them over with a car. The court stated that the sentence reflects Korean society's increasing concern for animal welfare and intolerance for senseless cruelty. The case also highlights the need for a legal amendment that recognizes animals as living beings and strengthens their protection in law.

April 23, 2024
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